Be sure to drink plenty of water each day.
However, you would need to consume extremely high amounts of cruciferous vegetables to interfere with iodine.
Potentially Beneficial Eating Patterns for Hypothyroidism
Your diet and nutrient intake can impact your thyroid health.
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A 2024 study examined the dietary patterns of U.S. adults and their risk of developing hypothyroidism.
It is a key component of proper thyroid function.
The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of iodine for adults is 150 micrograms (mcg).
It is essential to thyroid hormone metabolism.
People with selenium deficiency can develop thyroid conditions like hypothyroidism,Graves' disease, and Hashimoto’s disease.
People who are zinc deficient are at an increased risk of hypothyroidism.
Vitamin D deficiencyis a risk factor for thyroid conditions such as autoimmune thyroid diseases and thyroid cancer.
The RDA for vitamin D supplements in adults is 15 mcg, or 600 international units (UI).
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12is a water-soluble (dissolves in water) vitamin found in some foods.
The RDA of vitamin B12 for adults is 2.4 mcg.
Food sources high in vitamin B12 include:
Magnesium
Magnesiumis a mineral essential to several body functions.
Regarding the thyroid, magnesium converts the thyroid hormone T4 to T3.
People with low magnesium are at an increased risk of hypothyroidism.
When someone is iron deficient, the risk of thyroid autoantibody positivity increases.
Food sources of iron include:
Do you’re gonna wanna Take Supplements?
Eating a variety of foods is the best way to get all the vitamins and minerals you need.
However, that can be difficult for some people.Supplementscan fill any nutrient gaps you may be missing.
Talk to a healthcare provider before taking supplements to support your thyroid.
Many supplements can interfere with medications, thyroid function, or thyroid tests.
Take Thyroid Medication on an Empty Stomach
Thyroid medicationcan interact with food.
Talk to a healthcare provider if you want tolose weight.
Always talk to a healthcare provider before starting a new diet.
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